Hyperpipecolatemia
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Hyperpipecolatemia refers to the presence of abnormally high levels of pipecolic acid in the blood. It has been debated whether hyperpipecolatemia is generally a symptom of other known peroxisome biogenesis disorders (PBDs), a group of diseases caused by defective assembly of peroxisomes in cells (compartments that contain enzymes needed to break down many different substances). Although this is often the case, in some cases it is considered to be a separate disease entity that falls under the category of PBDs.[1] Additionally, elevations in pipecolic acid can also occur in pyridoxine-dependent epilepsy and in individuals with general psychomotor delay.[2] Signs and symptoms may vary widely in nature and severity depending on the underlying cause of the condition. When it is a feature of a PBD or pyridoxine-dependent epilepsy, it is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner.[1][2][3]
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Al-Essa MA, Chaves-Carballo E, Ozand PT. Hyperpipecolic acidemia: Clinical, biochemical, and radiologic observations. Pediatr Neurol. 1999;21:826-829;
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Steven J Steinberg, Gerald V Raymond, Nancy E Braverman, Ann B Moser. Peroxisome Biogenesis Disorders, Zellweger Syndrome Spectrum. GeneReviews. January 18, 2011 Available at: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK1448/. Accessed July 26, 2011.
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Pyridoxine-dependent epilepsy. Genetics Home Reference. June 2008 Available at: http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/pyridoxine-dependent-epilepsy. Accessed July 26, 2011.
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The Merck Manuals Online Medical Library provides information about peroxisomal disorders. Click on the link to view the information.
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Epilepsy Foundation
8301 Professional Place East Landover, MD 20785-2238 Toll-free: 800-EFA-1000 (800-332-1000) Telephone: 301-459-3700 Fax: 301-577-4941 E-mail: info@efa.org Web site: http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/
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Developmental Delay Resources (DDR)
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Children's Craniofacial Association
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American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
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American Epilepsy Society
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RDCRN 3rd Conference on Clinical Research for Rare Diseases, October 2, 2012
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